State News

27 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Training prog on oyster mushroom cultivation

HOILIANG, 26 Feb: Nineteen SHG members participated in a training-cum-demonstration programme on oyster mushroom cultivation, organised at Hoiliang village by the Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) on Thursday. The…

27 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Need for constitutional literacy

[ Keshab Saw ] The recent incident of racial abuse and derogatory remarks against three women tenants from Northeast India in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar has raised serious questions about ethics and constitutional…

26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Edn. deptt terminates 41 contractual RPs

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: In a shocking development, the education department has issued termination letters to 41 contractual Resource Persons (RPs) for Teaching Children with Special Needs (CWSN) working under…

26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Atrocities on people from Northeast won’t be tolerated: Rijiju, Khandu

NEW DELHI, 25 Feb: Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said atrocities on people from the Northeast will not be tolerated and strong action will be taken against…

26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

2 protesters fall sick as hunger strike against ferro-silicon plant enters 3rd day

Correspondent RUKSIN, 25 Feb: The indefinite hunger strike launched by mothers of Ngorlung and Ralung villages against the ferro-silicon plant at Niglok Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) in East Siang district entered its…

2 protesters fall sick as hunger strike against ferro-silicon plant enters 3rd day
26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Wangsu inaugurates central vaccine depot-cum-disease investigation laboratory

NIRJULI, 25 Feb: Animal husbandry, veterinary & dairy development minister Gabriel D. Wangsu on Wednesday inaugurated the Central Vaccine Depot-cum-Disease Investigation Laboratory (DIL) here in presence of AHV&DD…

Wangsu inaugurates central vaccine depot-cum-disease investigation laboratory
26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

APSHRC conducts human rights awareness prog at Pongchau

LONGDING, 25 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) chairperson Bamang Tago said that human rights rooted in the Constitution of India are essential for ensuring dignity, justice, and equality for…

26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Khelo India Tribal Games Football: Arunachal men’s and women’s team qualify for final round

ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: Hosts Arunachal Pradesh qualified for the final round of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in both men’s and women’s categories. On the final day of the group stage, the men’s team secured a…

Khelo India Tribal Games Football: Arunachal men’s and women’s team qualify for final round
26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

11,500 sqms of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed in Tirap

KHONSA, 25 Feb: The officials of the Tirap district administration, tax, excise and narcotics department, along with police and security forces destroyed approximately 11,500 square metres of illegal poppy cultivation…

11,500 sqms of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed in Tirap
26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Survey finds low pay, limited benefits and safety concerns in Arunachal media sector

ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: A survey-based assessment of media professionals in Arunachal Pradesh has highlighted low income levels, limited workplace protections and exposure to editorial pressure as key challenges facing…

26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

DC asks executing dept to expedite construction of 60-bed hospital, Aalo

AALO, 25 Feb: West Siang deputy commissioner Mindo Loyi directed the department concerned to expedite the upgradation work of the 60-bedded hospital here. As informed by the PWD division, Aalo, the upgradation work of…

26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Governor greets people on Nyokum Yullo

ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: Governor K.T Parnaik has extended warm greetings to the people of the state especially, to the Nyishi community, on the occasion of Nyokum Yullo. He expressed hope that the festivity would continue to…

26 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

APLS bids farewell to eminent writer R.N Koley

ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) accorded a warm and respectful farewell to eminent writer and literary activist R.N Koley, retired Assistant Director of the Research department, at a…

APLS bids farewell to eminent writer R.N Koley
26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Delegation under Inter State Youth Exchange Prog visits APLA

ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: A 37-member youth contingent under the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme of MY Bharat, visited the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) as part of their educational and cultural exposure…

Delegation under Inter State Youth Exchange Prog visits APLA
26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

NEDFi study highlights market opportunities of millet products

PASIGHAT, 25 Feb: The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi), in its study report on millet production in Arunachal Pradesh, addressed market opportunities for millet-based products, identify…

26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

KVK SAC meetings held in L/Subansiri, Upper Siang

ZIRO, 25 Feb: The 18th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of the Lower Subansiri Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) was held at the Kendra’s campus in the district on Wednesday, for finalization of Annual Action Plan…

KVK SAC meetings held in L/Subansiri, Upper Siang
26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Workshop for GBs held at Sangram

SANGRAM, 25 Feb: A workshop for Gaon Burahs (GBs) was conducted at Sangram to strengthen grassroots governance and enhance coordination between traditional village institutions and the administration. Important topics…

26 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

SAD 2.0 camp organized at Pansumthong

KHONSA, 25 Feb: The Tirap district administration on Wednesday organized a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp at Pansumthong village in Borduria circle. Over 1100 people from Pansumthong, Old Laptang, New Laptang, Terung,…

25 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Tourists accused of misbehaviour threaten resort mgmt

BTMS condemns unruly behaviour of tourists [ Bengia Ajum ] ANINI, 24 Feb: After registering a case in relation to the recent incident involving a group of tourists who indulged in violent and indecent behaviour during…

25 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Action taken report on APSCPCR’s recommendations reviewed

ITANAGAR, 24 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) said that the special cell of the education department, responding to the recommendations submitted by the APSCPCR in…